Inspiring Thriving
How Meditation Helps Creatives
Noise is everywhere. Noise wakes us from our rest. Noise accompanies us on our journeys to and from work. Noise bombards us on social media. It is everywhere. We take in the opinions of others constantly. There are those close to us who have ideas about what we “should” do. Then there are those further…
Read MoreHow Mindfulness Boosts Creativity
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” So said Albert Einstein, one of history’s most creative thinkers who also seemed to really enjoy his explorations and discoveries. But sometimes when I’m trying to figure out a problem or staring at an empty page wondering what to write I don’t feel like it is a lot of fun.…
Read MoreHope for a Better Tomorrow
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela I grew up surrounded by books. I was reading by the age of three and devoured whatever I could manage. I was not well as a child but as a reader I could go anywhere, do anything, be anyone.…
Read MoreWorld Poetry Day 2019
As a way to commemorate World Poetry Day I have been trying to think of a list of my favourite poems but I’m struggling. It may be tiredness, I’ve been narrating a really long book this week. It may be indecision, I am often to be found staring at shop shelves unable to pick what…
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Book Review: Making Happy Work by Mick Timpson Have you become overwhelmed with all the things you feel you have to do? Do you feel as if you are forcing yourself through each day, waiting until all the tasks are done before you can feel any joy? Have you lost faith in yourself to grow…
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